RoboticsFinancial Times1h ago
Uber is aligning with drivers' unions in a bid
Uber is aligning with drivers' unions in a bid to slow the rollout of robotaxis across the US, as it faces a technological disruption to its core business
TL;DRUber partners with driver unions to slow robotaxi expansion despite past conflicts.
Why it matters: Shows how incumbents use labor to fight automation—signals regulatory pressure on autonomous vehicle deployment timelines.
Ride-hailing app admits its effort to back workers may appear ‘ironic’ after years of clashes with drivers.
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